I'm running windows XP service kit 2. And my IPS is bellsouth.net.Well,it all started Friday when I attemped to run a bellsouth disk to see if there was any updates to the one I am currently using.It frooze.after a lot of trying to get this pile of SH*t to work,I dicided to restore.Now every time it gets to the part that it goes online,my desk top icons dissapear and doesn't come back,I've reinstalled all the drivers (just in case).I've run PC doctor and every thing else I can think of.Can anybody out there HELP me???????
Computers is not my stong suit.
:confused: :freak:
THANX

I feel for ya...I'm running a Pavilion a335w and I'm starting to have problems out my rear. It seem like everything I do has no effect. I will probably be going with a whole drive format and start fresh.

How old is the computer?

Maybe a year old. I've got an IBM desktop at the house that is 6 years old and only had to do a re-format once and that was because my son picked up a virus online.
Actually I don't think it's the computer itself but the Windoz software. Things went so much easier with Windoz 3.1 and DOS commands!

Actually that question was for repair_guy lol

But I can give you a piece of general advice that everyone should take. Get rid of Norton or McAffee if you have either and get AVG.

From what you have told us, you might have more problems than what is being revealed to you. I think that it maybe an operating system problem, or some malicious software may have snuck it's way into it. You might call a tech of good reputation and have him/her go through it and see if they can get to the core of it's problems.

goto run type msconfig. Uncheck all the bs thats in the startup thats not important. After that go through your add/remove programs and uninstall anything that doesnt make sense ie spyware programs,searchbars,etc.. download cleanup 4.0 now its 4.5 do a google search and run it. Uninstall any antivirus programs and download avg for free @ www.grisoft.com (http://www.grisoft.com)

Shrabber, where do you get the free version, all I see is a trial version, that tells me that it will eventually cost something yes?????

goto www.downloads.com (http://www.downloads.com). do a search for avg for free 7.5

I like clamwin. its free/open source as well, just Google it.

Some outstanding couple of programs (that are free) and which I never go without are:

CCleaner (Formally known as Crap Cleaner) www.ccleaner.com
Spybot Search and Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Ad-Aware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

ahhhh the joys of store bought computers. glad i built mine;)

I'm running windows XP service kit 2. And my IPS is bellsouth.net.Well,it all started Friday when I attemped to run a bellsouth disk to see if there was any updates to the one I am currently using.It frooze.after a lot of trying to get this pile of SH*t to work,I dicided to restore.Now every time it gets to the part that it goes online,my desk top icons dissapear and doesn't come back,I've reinstalled all the drivers (just in case).I've run PC doctor and every thing else I can think of.Can anybody out there HELP me???????
Computers is not my stong suit.
:confused: :freak:
THANX

PC Doctor is crap spyware. I suggest CCleaner or Spybot Search and Destroy.

Install AVG or AVAST (I recommend) and scan for viruses. I would also take an look at driver issues, if you get any BSOD's or IRQ errors, that usually points to the RAM. Also, if your computer is overheating due to unsufficient cooling, dust, or crappy thermal paste, that would be another problem. Also take an look at your power supply. An Corsair HX520 will not power an QX6850 with an 680i SLi motherboard with an 1TB HDD and dual G92's in SLi.